[Jeff Perry, one of the store's managers, estimated that 2,500 pizzas were prepared and sold on Thursday.] At one time, we had 300 customers inside and 1,000 outside. The parking lot was filled with RVs. Inside, it was like an ant bed had been stirred up and outside, it was like one big old party, ... But we managed to get pizzas to most people. |
But some of those games were at the start of the year and during the world juniors, when both teams had key guys missing. |
He can skate and sees the ice very well and he has a big shot. |
He plays with some grit, ... He's going to be one of our top six forwards even when everyone gets back. |
Most players would have packed it in for the game and said 'that's it,' ... But he came right back. |
Now he's back in the same situation and he wants to be a London Knight. |
The league wants to open up the game, which is good for the fans and the game, ... I think (general manager) Mark Hunter and the scouting staff have done a good job of finding the type of player we need. |
This is a good thing for us. We use a shorter bench, there's no secret to that. Our top-end players play a lot of minutes. This has been a great rest for those guys. It also gives us, as a coaching staff, a chance to see some games we wouldn't normally have a chance to see. |
This year there's a different situation on this team. There are lots of jobs available. As a coaching staff, what we are looking for are players who can skate and pressure the puck. With the new rules against obstruction, we'll be looking for guys who can get there quickly and pressure the puck. |
We've got to know what he's thinking, ... Whether he likes the city, his landparents. From what he hear so far, he's happy. |
You may not need the big, hulking guy anymore, especially if he isn't a great skater, ... If you can't lay a stick on the guy, they may not be as effective. |
You'd like to win just so players can get a taste of winning. But it's so early. |
You've got to respect his character, |